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AE55 GWA

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,038 mi
Last recorded61,038 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,192 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusted on fitting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,701 miles

advise parking brake adjustment or repair limit just met

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,570 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,736 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,507 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,994 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,677 miles

cracks in front number plate

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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AE55 GWA is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 GWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 GWA registered?

AE55 GWA is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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